Therapist (MSW), Mental Health (Temporary, Full-Time)

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 134,817,000 - 174,761,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland Hills Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Therapist (MSW) to provide therapy-based mental health services to individuals and groups with a serious mental illness within the Mental Health Department. The role includes service navigation, case management and community engagement, plus collaboration with partners to ensure access to housing, food, health care and transportation.

Requirements include a Master’s degree, current registration, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in counseling/therapy/psychotherapy.
• Current registration in good standing with a professional college.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Experience with serious mental illness in a community setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling using evidence-based mental health assessments, therapies, and interventions.
• Assess changes in the client's behavior, psychiatric condition, or response to treatment and make recommendations.
• Assist clients in increasing awareness and using community resources for basic needs (food, shelter, health care, transportation).
• Advocate and liaison with community providers for case reviews, collaborative engagement, and clinical case management.
• Represent the mental health program during organizational and/or community committees.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis assessment

Case management

Advocacy

Community partnership

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Registration in good standing with professional college

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Other Opportunities: Therapist (MSW), Mental Health (Temporary, Full-Time)

Reference # 01171

Posted Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 at 12:00am

Scope Public Applications Accepted

Position Therapist (MSW)

Department Mental Health

Vacancy Yes

Term Temporary, Full-Time

Pay $47.05 - $60.99 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital's dedication to recognising everyone's contributions and respecting everyone's dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via [e-mail]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)-formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network-and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager, Northumberland Hills Hospital Community Mental Health; the Mental Health Therapist is responsible for the provision of primarily therapy based mental health services to individuals and groups with a serious mental illness. Tasks such as service navigation, case management and community engagement will also be required, as well as the below.

• Provide individual and group counselling using comprehensive evidence-based mental health assessments, therapies, and interventions
• Assess changes in the client's behavior, psychiatric condition, or response to treatment and make recommendations based on observations made.
• Assist clients in increasing awareness, and in making use of community resources to ensure; food, shelter, leisure, health care and transportation needs are met
• Advocate and liaise with appropriate community providers, i.e., initiating client case reviews, collaborative engagement, and clinical case management
• Represent the mental health program during organizational and/or community committees.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree or above in Human Service Discipline training and education in counseling/ therapy/ psychotherapy
• Current registration AND in good standing within associated professional college
• CPR and First Aid Certification required
• Recent related clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness preferably in a community setting
• Understanding and experience working with individuals in mental health crisis, including conducting assessment for risk to self/others and creating collaborative safety plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with individuals with Concurrent Disorders
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principals
• Demonstrate high level of skills and ability to negotiate and communicate with clients, their families, informal supports, service providers and members of the community
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Reform, Mental Health Act, all applicable privacy legislation, Ontario Hospital’s Act, Regulated Health Professionals act, in particular the regulated act of Psychotherapy
• Evidence of continuing education courses in mental health or related disciplines
• Knowledge of community resources and/or demonstrated experience engaging successfully with community partners to provide fulsome care
• Evidence of excellent communication, interpersonal and psychotherapeutic skills

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.